Once again, the golf and racing world will be focused on Las Vegas. On Nov. 14, racers from F1 and golfers from the PGA Tour meet at Wynn Las Vegas. “The Netflix Cup”, Netflix’s first-ever live sports event, will feature athletes from “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Full Swing” series.
The drivers and golfers will pair up to compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas, the only 18-hole, championship golf course on the Las Vegas Strip, to kick off the week of the inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX. The Netflix Cup is set to stream live on Netflix beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 14th.
The Netflix Cup’s roster currently includes:
- Formula 1 drivers: Alex Albon (Williams Racing), Pierre Gasly (BWT Alpine F1 Team), Lando Norris (McLaren Racing) and Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari).
- PGA TOUR golfers: Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas.
In a clash of wheels and irons, four pairs consisting of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA TOUR professional will play an eight-hole match with the top two teams advancing to the final hole, where they will battle for the chance to win the inaugural Netflix Cup title.
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